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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.49, 640.93 and 298.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.49, 640.93 and 298.93 is: 412.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.49 : 640.93 = 298.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.49/640.93 = 298.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.49x = 640.93 × 298.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.49x = 191,590.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,590.86/464.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.48

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